Consortium will target debt loaded on to Manchester United by the Glazer family as a means to oust them from Old Trafford.

Manchester United-bound Chris Smalling focused on England Under-21s' Euro qualifier against Greece.

Jim O'Neill - one of the key Red Knights hoping to buy Manchester United from the Glazer family - was recently described as a "rock star" of economics by Business Week.

Red Knights, the group of wealthy Manchester United fans hoping to buy the club, have asked fans to support them.

Man United defender pulls out of friendly against Albania tomorrow after picking up slight knock during Carling Cup final.

Manchester United have dropped to third place behind Real Madrid and Barcelona in the 'rich list' of European clubs.

Manchester United's owners, the Glazer family, are ready to resist a £1bn offer from Man United supporters 'Red Knights'.

Relieved with having a live football match to cover, the BBC's Carling Cup final broadcast began an hour before kick-off.

Manchester United striker quashes rumours that he will leave in summer, despite bit-part role.

Watch Wayne Rooney and Smithy throwing shapes for Sport Relief.

England striker confident he will face Egypt at Wembley and says John Terry is "great leader" despite being stripped of captaincy.

Aston Villa defender keen to dispel disappointment of Carling Cup final defeat by vowing to return to Wembley for FA Cup final.

Man United striker draws line under debate over England future by insisting he is only concerned about Old Trafford career.

How did Man United and Aston Villa players measure up at Wembley?

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill accused referee Phil Dowd of 'inexplicably' failing to send off Nemanja Vidic

Villa's angry manager was left to rue his luck as United triumphed at Wembley

Two-one to Manchester United, 1-0 to the Glazers

Should Nemanja Vidic have been sent off for his challenge on Gabriel Agbonlahor? Join the debate

Wayne Rooney makes it 20 goals in 20 games as Manchester United beat Aston Villa to retain the Carling Cup.

The best action photos as Villa and United contest the 50th League Cup final at Wembley.

Follow live commentary of today's Carling Cup final between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium, kick-off 3pm.

Wayne Rooney's header gives Manchester United a 2-1 win over Aston Villa in the 50th League Cup final at Wembley.

Aston Villa's Richard Dunne has little to show for years of dedicated service.

If he gets on to the field in Carling Cup he will be making his first appearance in a final for seven years.

Martin O'Neill dismisses talk of him taking over at Man United.

Aston Villa manager determined to upset odds against United in Carling cup.

Wayne Rooney could miss the Carling Cup final for the second time in 12 months.

United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has signed a new deal that ties him to the English champions until June 2011.

From Mourinho silencing Liverpool to QPR stunning West Brom.

Dutch goalkeeper signs new one-year contract meaning he will now remain at Old Trafford until June 2011.

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said the new England captain can join international squad despite his injury.

Man United midfielder ruled out for rest of the season after rupturing cruciate ligament during Tuesday's win over West Ham.

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Rio Ferdinand may be forced to pick and choose his international appearances.

Wayne Rooney has shrugged off worries that his red-hot form may not last for the rest of the season.

England manager reiterates that Michael Owen needs more playing time with Manchester United in order to make World Cup squad.

Premier League debts more than rest of Europe's clubs put together but English top flight accounts for almost half of clubs' assets across the continent.

Is it finally time for Wayne Rooney to captain England?